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Supporting the future of public health

Misuse and overuse of antibiotics over the course of decades, as well as the constant evolution of bacterial pathogens, have transformed antimicrobial resistance into a serious threat to public health worldwide. At the HIPS, we aim to develop novel anti-infectives and improve their applicability to humans. Learn more about how we contribute to preventing a post-antibiotic era.

Our Major Goals Are

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MICROBIAL NATURAL PRODUCTS

Discovery, engineering, and optimization of novel bioactive natural products for pharmaceutical development

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DRUG DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION

Rational design and synthesis of small molecule-based anti-infectives using modern MedChem approaches

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DRUG DELIVERY

Developing innovative methods for the transport of active compounds across biological barriers

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DRUG BIOINFORMATICS

Developing computational tools to predict the properties of active compounds and biosynthetic gene clusters

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TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

Early translation of our findings to clinical application

RESEARCH

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Technology Platforms

Adequate equipment provides the basis for accomplishing cutting-edge research. The HIPS comprises several state-of-the-art technology platforms so our scientists can focus on their research without having to deal with technical limitations.